Method and apparatus for cutting solid core optic fiber using radial compressive strain

Cutting solid core fiber optic using radial compressive strain

A method for preparing a fiber optic cable (10) for a splice wherein a radial compressive strain is applied to the fiber optic cable (10) and the fiber optic cable is cut adjacent to the applied radial compressive strain to create a splice end of the fiber optic cable which can have a convex bulb (25). A corresponding device for preparing a fiber optic cable (10) for a splice a cutting means (50) for cutting a fiber optic cable (10) into a waste end (39) and a splice end (37) and a collet (43 figs 4,6) for applying a radial compressive strain to the fiber optic cable (10) adjacent to the cutting means (50) of the tool.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING SOLID CORE FIBER OPTIC CABLE

A method for preparing a fiber optic cable for a splice wherein a radial compressive strain is applied to the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic cable is cut adjacent to the applied radial compressive strain to create a splice end of the fiber optic cable having a convex bulb. A corresponding device for preparing a fiber optic cable for a splice comprises a cutting means for cutting a fiber optic cable into a waste end and a splice end and a collet for applying a radial compressive strain to the fiber optic cable adjacent to the cutting means of the tool.

Method for manufacturing a turbocharger assembly having a thermally decoupled flange

A turbocharger including center housing with a thermally decoupling flange is provided. The flange, which extends generally radially outward from a body of the center housing, has a connection portion that can be used to mount the center housing to a turbine housing of the turbocharger. A curved portion of the flange is disposed between the connection portion and the housing body and provides a thermal decouple for reducing the thermal gradient in the connection portion. The curved portion can also increase the flexibility of the flange to reduce the stresses therein that result from temperature variations in the center housing.

Vane and/or blade for noise control

Exemplary turbine blade outer edges, exemplary vane inner edges, exemplary systems and exemplary methods are disclosed that help to reduce noise in variable geometry turbines and optionally other turbines wherein a turbine blade interacts with an object. Other exemplary turbine-related technologies are also disclosed.

Vane and/or blade for noise control

Exemplary turbine blade outer edges, exemplary vane inner edges, exemplary systems and exemplary methods are disclosed that help to reduce noise in variable geometry turbines and optionally other turbines wherein a turbine blade interacts with an object. Other exemplary turbine-related technologies are also disclosed.

Method and apparatus for cutting solid core fiber optic cable

A method for preparing a fiber optic cable for a splice wherein a radial compressive strain is applied to the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic cable is cut adjacent to the applied radial compressive strain to create a splice end of the fiber optic cable having a convex bulb. A corresponding device for preparing a fiber optic cable for a splice comprises a cutting means for cutting a fiber optic cable into a waste end and a splice end and a collet for applying a radial compressive strain to the fiber optic cable adjacent to the cutting means of the tool.

Thermally decoupled flange for mounting to a turbine housing

A turbocharger including center housing with a thermally decoupling flange is provided. The flange, which extends generally radially outward from a body of the center housing, has a connection portion that can be used to mount the center housing to a turbine housing of the turbocharger. A curved portion of the flange is disposed between the connection portion and the housing body and provides a thermal decouple for reducing the thermal gradient in the connection portion. The curved portion can also increase the flexibility of the flange to reduce the stresses therein that result from temperature variations in the center housing.

Thermally insulated mounting flange in a turbocharger

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, METHODS AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA THAT FACILITATE CONTROL OF BATTERY-POWERED DEVICES

Systems, methods, apparatus and computer-readable medium for controlling battery-powered devices are provided. In some embodiments, a control device can include radio frequency (RF) circuitry and be configured to: receive one or more RF signals from a controller; and control one or more operations of a battery-powered device located proximate to the control device based, at least, on the one or more RF signals. The one or more operations can include de-activating an operation of the battery-powered device, activating an operation of the battery-powered device or the like. In various embodiments, a system can include a control device that controls a battery-powered device and a controller that is communicatively coupled to the Internet and configured to output information associated with the state of the battery-powered device to social media networking sites. 1. A control device including radio frequency (RF) circuitry and configured to:receive one or more RF signals from a controller; andcontrol one or more operations of a battery-powered device located proximate to the control device based, at least, on the one or more RF signals.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the control device is powered by a battery employed claim 1 , at least claim 1 , in part claim 1 , in powering the battery-powered device.3. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more operations comprise at least one of: de-activating an operation of the battery-powered device or activating an operation of the battery-powered device.4. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the control device is further configured to sense a motion of the battery-powered device.5. The control device of claim 4 , wherein the control device is further configured to control the battery-powered device to activate based claim 4 , at least claim 4 , on a sensed motion of the battery-powered device.6. The control device of claim 5 , wherein the control to activate the battery-powered device comprises ...

Vane and/or blade for noise control

Exemplary turbine blade outer edges, exemplary vane inner edges, exemplary systems and exemplary methods are disclosed that help to reduce noise in variable geometry turbines and optionally other turbines wherein a turbine blade interacts with an object. Other exemplary turbine-related technologies are also disclosed.